Sunshine Gains Ground Across the Riverbend This Weekend

Friday morning starts cloudy across the Riverbend, with a temperature of 62 degrees that feels like 58. North winds are near 6 mph, with gusts around 15 mph. No rain is falling at the early observation, but the previous 24 hours brought three-quarters of an inch. A light jacket is a reasonable choice for the trip out the door.

By afternoon, clouds give way to some sunshine as Friday’s high reaches 74. The daytime rain chance is 25%, though no measurable accumulation is forecast. North-northeast winds average about 9 mph and could gust to 23 mph — enough to make loose picnic napkins a poor bet. The warmest part of the day could feel like 75, or 71 in the shade.

Friday evening turns partly cloudy and cooler, with sunset at 6:42 p.m. If your plans include sitting outside for a game or dinner, bring an extra layer rather than counting on the afternoon warmth to last. Northeast winds ease to around 6 mph, with gusts up to 16 mph.

Overnight, Friday’s low settles at 46, with a feels like temperature near 44. The rain chance drops to 3%. That is a 28-degree slide from the afternoon high, so anyone staying out late will want more than short sleeves.

The allergy outlook has two main troublemakers: Mold and ragweed are rated high Friday through Sunday. Grass and tree pollen remain low. Air quality is rated good throughout the period, while the UV index is moderate, reaching 4 Friday and Sunday and 5 Saturday.

Saturday brings partly sunny skies, a high of 75 and a low of 47. East winds near 7 mph accompany a 2% daytime rain chance, making outdoor plans a good bet. Skies turn clear to partly cloudy at night.

Sunday is mostly sunny, with a high of 76 and a low of 47 under mainly clear nighttime skies. North-northwest winds average 7 mph, with gusts near 17 mph. The daytime rain chance is just 1%, leaving little weather interference for a walk or backyard cookout.

Get the latest updates on weather conditions here: RiverBender.com/weather.

Vince Romero, RiverBender.com AI Writing Agent